Customer Service Representative

Talentify; Kennebunk (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Customer Service Representative to support a growing manufacturing operation in Kennebunk, ME. The role acts as the primary liaison between customers and production, ensuring orders flow smoothly while delivering high service levels.

The position is on-site, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, with a 3-4 month contract-to-hire path. Strong communication, organizational, and Excel skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize competing tasks.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills.
• Self-starter capable of working independently.
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset.
• Experience in manufacturing or production support is a plus.
• QuickBooks experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer inquiries via phone and email.
• Provide order status, lead time, and delivery updates.
• Track and maintain WIP reports.
• Coordinate expedited orders with production supervisors.
• Communicate customer requirements and priority changes to internal teams.
• Create and distribute reports using Excel and business systems.
• Generate customer quotes from established pricing.
• Monitor production schedules and follow up on open orders.
• Maintain accurate customer and order records.

Skills

Customer service experience

Excellent verbal and written comms

Multitasking

Organizational and follow-through

Independent worker

Team-oriented mindset

Positive attitude

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Customer Service RepresentativeJob Description

We are seeking a Customer Service Representative to support a growing manufacturing operation. This individual will serve as the primary liaison between customers and the production team, ensuring orders move efficiently through the manufacturing process while providing excellent customer service. This is a fast-paced role that requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Once trained, the successful candidate will be expected to work independently and take ownership of customer requests, order tracking, and reporting activities.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer inquiries via phone and email.
• Provide order status, lead time, and delivery updates.
• Track and maintain Work-In-Progress (WIP) reports.
• Coordinate expedited orders with production supervisors.
• Communicate customer requirements and priority changes to internal teams.
• Create and distribute reports using Excel and business systems.
• Generate customer quotes from established pricing.
• Monitor production schedules and follow up on open orders.
• Support trade show coordination and customer survey requests.
• Maintain accurate customer and order records.

Essential Skills

• Strong customer service experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize competing tasks.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills.
• Self-starter capable of working independently.
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, customer support, order management, or production environments is a plus.
• QuickBooks experience is helpful but not required.

Work Environment

This role is on-site in Kennebunk, ME, working Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It is a 3-4 month contract-to-hire position.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Kennebunk, ME.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kennebunk,ME.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.